Certificate in Social Housing Governance

This is the only governance qualification built specifically for the social housing sector — covering the Code of Governance, regulatory compliance and everything in between.

The Regulator of Social Housing has raised the bar on governance standards. Consumer regulation, financial viability requirements and the legacy of Grenfell mean governance in social housing has never carried more weight. This qualification gives you the structured knowledge to meet that challenge.

What you get

Level 4 Certificate, equivalent to the first year of an undergraduate degree
Registration, exam and certification fees all included
Digital syllabus, study materials and full course text
12 live webinars with world-class faculty, all recorded
Access to online learning platform with peer discussion forums
CGIUKI student membership throughout your course
MyCG portal access — past papers and mark schemes
A professional community of practice
Eligibility for CGIUKI Affiliated membership on completion

One simple price

£1,900

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Bursaries are available for this Certificate.

90% bursaries for the Certificate in Academy Governance are available from The Chartered Secretaries’ Charitable Trust.

To apply, simply complete the form linked below by 30 June. The Trust will then consider your application and contact you to tell you whether or not you were successful.

Applications for all bursaries must be received by our Charitable Trust by 30 June 2026 in order to be considered.

Apply for a bursary today

The Trust was established in the summer of 2013 for the benefit of current and former members, graduates, students and employees of The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland and for the promotion of good governance.

Learn more about the Chartered Secretaries’ Charitable Trust

Why take the governance path?

Career progression

As a trusted governance professional, or company secretary, you will have the fast route to the boardroom.

Chartered Secretaries are high-ranking professionals with a broad-base of skills unique among the profession. Trained in corporate law, finance, accounting, governance and business strategy, they lead the conversation around the conduct of business, governance and compliance. With this wealth of experience, and aided by the fast track route, qualified chartered secretaries can expect rapid career progression, with salary increases as your expertise matures.

Earning potential

Company secretaries earn up to £200,000*

Salaries vary depending on job role and organisation type, but qualified company secretaries and governance professionals can expect to see their earnings increase as their experience and qualifications progress - the fast track route gets you on that ladder sooner. [*Average salary estimate of a company secretary in the United Kingdom according to BWW based on data collected directly from 900 anonymous employees. Comprises average basic salary between £100-200k plus average bonus of 10-50%.]

Global opportunities

Our globally recognised qualification will open up a world of career options

The beauty of the fast track route is it's global relevance, recognition and portability. The qualification belongs to you, not your organisation or current role, allowing you to explore career opportunities in a range of sectors, countries and industries. The modules covered by the fast track route, alongside your existing knowledge, skills and qualifications, ensure your experience is applicable across a range of sectors and markets.

Certificate in Social Housing Governance (Level 4)